Simply put, Community Convos (a.k.a. "The Convo") is a conversation about our community. Mid-Michigan is truly an awesome place to live, and Community Convos connects you with the people who put the “festive” in our festivals and those that give “traction” to our attractions. This program also explores the impactful changes and the developing resources that contribute to community growth. Join the conversation, as this podcast-radio program gives you the who, what, when, where, and why on all things Mid-Michigan.
Latest episodes
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16 min
The Proclamation of Root Doctor Day + A Bday Celebration with Freddie
Jim Ervin of Time Signatures hosts this special edition of Community Convos, catching up with Freddie Cunningham and Marge Mooney of Root Doctor to celebrate the official proclamat…
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21 min
Empowering Women Through Home Repair: Learn How-to with My Handyma'am
On this epsiode, host Megan Simmons is joined in studio by Emily Reest, co-founder of My Handyma'am, to share how her team is helping women gain confidence through hands-on, home r…
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29 min
A Pop of Perfection
On this episode, host Megan Simmons talks with Claire Gomez about how a favorite childhood tradition grew into successful business Through Claire’s Candies, Claire shares how she c…
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19 min
Exploring Old Town Lansing
This episode explores the vibrant community of Old Town, Lansing, featuring insights from James Lenon, Executive Director of the Old Town Commercial Association. He shares his deep…
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25 min
The Gathering 2026: An Evening of Music and Fellowship
This episode highlights an upcoming Christian themed concert, The Gathering, which will take place in Lansing on Friday, July 24th at the Hope Sports Complex, as well as Cleats Bar…
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26 min
Go a Paddlin' at Picklepalooza
This episode talks about Pickle Palooza, a lively event designed to introduce pickleball to the Lansing area and bring people together through sport. The event has grown into a thr…
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23 min
Take a Stand Inspires Joy as Resistance
Melissa Kaplan joins Daedalian on this edition of The Convo to preview this year’s Take a Stand! Sit In! event, taking place April 14 and 16. The 2026 theme, “Joy as Resistance,” h…
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16 min
Oh, so Sweet! Maple Syrup Festival 2026 at Fenner
On this episode of The Convo, Daedalian is joined by Tina Nguyen, Marketing and Membership Manager at Fenner Nature Center. Tina tells us about the various activities participants…
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21 min
Viking Adventures Await at the MI Nordic Fire Festival
The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival is a captivating celebration that merges winter festivities with Viking culture, taking place from February 27th to March 1st at the Eaton County…
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11 min
Caring for the Community: Fundraising Events for Those Battling Cancer
TeDen welcomes Lansing local, Leonardo Christian, to talk about two upcoming fundraising events to support patients with cancer. Christian himself is a cancer survivor, with his la…
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14 min
Pumpstock Music Festival... Pumpin’ Out 15 Years of Music!
The Convos welcomes Smitty Smith into the studio to chat about the upcoming 15th annual Pump Stock Music Festival, a celebration of music that began as a neighborhood get-together…
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15 min
Be the Change... Take A Stand! Sit In!
Melissa Kaplan stops by The Convo to talk about "Take a Stand! Sit In!" an annual event aimed at inspiring people to take action towards the betterment of our world. This year's "T…
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9 min
Brrs, Beards, & Brews... I'm at a Lumberjack Festival and I'm Okay!
On this episode of The Covno, Daedalian catches up with Old Town Commercial Association's Executive Director, Samantha Bensen. Smantha gives a rundown of what to expect at this yea…
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8 min
Dance by the River Pow Wow... Everyone is Welcome
Event Co-organizer, Aja Washington stops by The Convo to talk about the Annual Dance by the River Pow Wow. This celebration of Native American culture and dance returns to Lansing…
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14 min
Out of the Darkness Walk... An Event of Support and Strength
Liz Baker, co-chair for Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk and organization volunteer, Elli Wonch explain how this annual event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.Out of…
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11 min
BluesFest Michigan... Enjoy Great Music and Get a Job!?
Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) President, Terry Terry and MICA Event Coordinator, Melissa Marciniak stop by The Convo to chat about this year's BluesFest in Old Tow…
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10 min
517 Living Community Week... More Than 517 Events & Things to Do!
Sarah Pierce, Owner and Founder of the 517 Living website stops by The Convo to chat about the website and her annual event, 517 Living Community Week.Event: 517 Living Community W…
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15 min
JazzFest Michigan... 30 Years!!
Terry Terry, President of Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts (MICA) joins The Convo to talk about JazzFest Michigan. After three decades, one of Michigan's longest running ce…
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15 min
Music in the Park! And in That Park! And in This Park! -- The Fun Czar Strikes Again!
General Manger of Music Instrument Swap, Shawn "The Fun Czar" VanSteeland is well known as a community activist and supporter of the live music scene. If you've been to any of Mid-…
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27 min
Impression 5 Science Center... It’s Like Lansing Disneyland!
If you're from Mid-Michigan, chances are that you have a memory of visiting the Impression 5 Science Center. Usually those memories are from childhood, but let's face it, Impressio…